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Mooring's 30 points lift UNLV past Air Force in 2OT, 87-85

LAS VEGAS -- Jovan Mooring nailed a 3-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime, then converted five free throw attempts in the final minute of the second extra period to lift UNLV to an 87-85 victory over Air Force in a Mountain West Conference thriller Saturday.

Mooring hit a 3-pointer with 3-seconds left in the first overtime to give UNLV a 70-67 lead, but Jacob Van answered with a trey as time expired to force a second extra period. Mooring opened the second overtime with a 3-pointer. His two free throws with :03 left proved to be the game winners.